The King Seiko Is Making A Return In 2021
— Updated on 15 June 2021

The King Seiko Is Making A Return In 2021

— Updated on 15 June 2021
Garry Lu
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Garry Lu

In the mid-1970s, Seiko ceased production of the gorgeous King Seiko. In celebration of the Japanese watchmaker’s 140th anniversary, however, the King Seiko is set to make a very memorable return in early 2021 with a faithful modern recreation of the original KSK (ref. SJE083).

Limited to just 3,000 pieces, the new King Seiko KSK brings the same power, precision, and grace as its 1965 predecessor (and even bears the same gold medallion on its case back). Flat dial with faceted indexes and textured at twelve o’clock, broad + sharp hands, angular contours – every detail will field an abundance of appreciation from casuals and connoisseurs alike.

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Measuring up to 38.1 mm in diameter, despite its automatic movement and presence of a date window, the King Seiko KSK 2021 retains a pretty slim profile: 11.4 mm – that’s just 0.5 mm thicker than the original thanks to the dimensions of the Calibre 6L35. The power reserve comes to 45 hours.

The 140th-anniversary recreation of the King Seiko KSK ref. SJE083 will be available from January 2021 for AU$5,200. Given the combination of a killer chronograph, scarcity, and relatively affordable price point, this one will likely disappear from stores quicker than you can say “Taro Tanaka”. Best line up nice and promptly.

Check it out below.

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After stretching his legs with companies such as The Motley Fool and the odd marketing agency, Garry joined Boss Hunting in 2019 as a fully-fledged Content Specialist. In 2021, he was promoted to News Editor. Garry proudly retains a blue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, black bruises from Muay Thai, as well as a black belt in all things pop culture. Drop him a line at [email protected]

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